The temperature is expected to reach as high as 31C this week as a yellow heat health alert is issued for most of England.
The wet weather that defined the first half of June has been replaced with soaring temperatures that could pose a risk to vulnerable people.
The Met Office said temperatures will climb steadily as the week progresses, with highs of 28C on Monday but up to 31C on Wednesday.
The yellow heat health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in place across eight regions of England from 8am on Monday until 5pm on Thursday. Every area of England apart from the North East is included in the warning.
It means there is an increase in the risk of dying among vulnerable people and an increase use of healthcare services.
There is a chance the Met Office’s official criteria for a heatwave could be reached – UK heatwave threshold is met when a location records a period of “at least three consecutive days” with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold.
The threshold ranges from 25C in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to 28C in London and parts of the south and south east of England.
On Tuesday, temperatures could peak at 30C in London, with a range of 25C to 28C elsewhere, the Met Office said.
On Wednesday, parts of the south east of England are forecast to reach 31C on what will be the warmest day of the week for many.
However, the Met Office said fresher conditions will arrive on Thursday through a cold front bringing cloud and showers, although it will still be very warm and sunny in the South East.
Those cooler conditions will be more widespread by Friday, with temperatures expected to be between 20C and 22C at the Glastonbury festival at the weekend.
Mark Sidaway, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Some areas, mainly central and eastern England, will see temperatures which exceed the heatwave criteria. To be officially recognised as a heatwave though, the temperature must be reached for three consecutive days.
“Although we are looking to enjoy some nice warm temperatures, the weather this week does not look particularly exceptional or extreme.”
A hot week is expected in some places, with temperatures peaking on Wednesday or Thursday
It won’t be hot and sunny everywhere, however… pic.twitter.com/EyuCMU5eae
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 23, 2024
Yahoo breaks down what the weather will be like for each region of the UK.
London and the South East
Monday and Tuesday
Dry and very warm with sunny spells today. Perhaps some patchy fog on Kent and Sussex coasts. Light sea breezes will bring a somewhat cooler feel to the coast. Maximum temperature 27°C.
On Tuesday, any early fog patches rapidly clearing. Then a dry and very warm or hot day, with plenty of sunny spells likely. Maximum temperature 29°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Mostly dry and very warm or hot on Wednesday and Thursday with some sunny spells. A weakening band of light rain on Thursday night will introduce cooler air for Friday.
South West
Monday and Tuesday
Low cloud, mist and fog will gradually lift to leave a fine day with some very warm spells of sunshine developing. Perhaps staying a little cloudier in the west. Pollen levels will be very high, with high UV levels too. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Tuesday will be another mostly fine day across the region, with light winds and further spells of very warm sunshine developing after a grey and misty start in places. Maximum temperature 26°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday should continue largely dry with very warm sunshine. A small chance of a shower. Rain likely moving through from the west on Thursday, introducing brighter, fresher weather for Friday.
Midlands
Monday and Tuesday
Any early morning low cloud and mist will readily lift to leave a fine day with variable cloud and some very warm spells of sunshine. Pollen levels will be very high, with high UV levels too. Maximum temperature 26°C.
Tuesday will be another mostly fine day across the region, with light winds and further spells of very warm sunshine developing after a grey and misty start in places. Maximum temperature 27°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday should continue largely dry with very warm sunshine. A small chance of a shower. Rain likely moving through from the west later Thursday, introducing brighter, fresher weather for Friday.
North East
Monday and Tuesday
Any patches of early mist clearing to leave another dry, bright and very warm day. Some cloud developing for the afternoon, but still with sunny spells. Light sea breezes will bring a somewhat cooler feel to the coast. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Very warm again on Tuesday. A mostly cloudy start, but this likely breaking to give some sunny spells. There is a chance of heavy, perhaps thundery, showers breaking out. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Overnight low cloud clearing for most on Wednesday, then warm or very warm with sunny spells. A weakening band of light rain during Thursday will introduce cooler air for Friday.
North West
Monday and Tuesday
Any early morning low cloud and mist will readily clear to leave a fine day with very warm spells of sunshine. Perhaps some cloud bubbling up into the afternoon. Pollen levels will be very high, with high UV levels too. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Tuesday will be another mostly fine day with further spells of very warm sunshine developing after a grey start in places. However, thicker cloud may produce the odd shower later. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday should continue largely dry with very warm sunshine. A small chance of a shower. Rain likely moving through from the west on Thursday, introducing fresher, showery weather for Friday.
Scotland
Monday and Tuesday
It will be a dry day with some good sunny spells in the morning, Some increase of cloud in the afternoon but remaining dry and bright. Warm or very warm. Maximum temperature 24°C.
A bright start to Tuesday in the east, cloudier in the west. Some afternoon showers developing, heavy at times, then merging to longer spells of rain. Maximum temperature 23°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Cloudy but mainly dry Wednesday, brighter later. Thursday and Friday a mix of brighter spells and showers. Not as warm as Monday and Tuesday.
Northern Ireland
Monday and Tuesday
A cloudy start, particularly towards western parts of Tyrone and Fermanagh, but brightening up in the morning with some sunny intervals developing widely. A warm or very warm day. Maximum temperature 24°C.
A cloudier day on Tuesday, with some outbreaks of rain developing in the east in the afternoon, some brighter spells possible in the west later. Maximum temperature 20°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday mainly dry with early sunshine, turning hazier later. Rain early Thursday clearing to sunshine and scattered showers. Mostly dry and sunny Friday with the odd shower.
Wales
Monday and Tuesday
Areas of low cloud, mist and fog will lift to leave a fine day across the country with variable cloud and some very warm spells of sunshine. Pollen levels will be very high, with high UV levels too. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Tuesday will be another mostly fine day with further spells of very warm sunshine developing after a grey start in places. However, thicker cloud may produce the odd shower later. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday should continue largely dry with very warm sunshine. A small chance of a shower. Rain likely moving through from the west on Thursday, introducing fresher, showery weather for Friday.
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